D-tert-Leucine, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

D-tert-Leucine is used for synthesis of amino acids e.g. in the synthesis of aldehydes by double alkylation of unsaturated aldimines of tert-Leu esters.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
D-tert-Leucine is used for synthesis of amino acids e.g. in the synthesis of aldehydes by double alkylation of unsaturated aldimines of tert-Leu esters.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 26782-71-8
• Molecular Formula: C6H13NO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 131.18
• MDL Number: MFCD00004265
• InChI Key: NPDBDJFLKKQMCM-UHFFFAOYNA-N
• Synonym: d-tert-leucine, h-d-tle-oh, d-tert-butylglycine, r-2-amino-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid, d-t-leucine, r-tert-leucine, 2r-2-amino-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid, d-t-butylglycine, h-tbu-d-gly-oh, d-valine, 3-methyl
• PubChem CID: 6950340
• IUPAC Name: (2R)-2-amino-3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid
• SMILES: CC(C)(C)C(N)C(O)=O

• Melting Point: >300°C
• Beilstein: 1721825
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Quantity: 2 g
• Formula Weight: 131.18
• Optical Rotation: −7° (c=5 in 5N HCl)
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: D-tert-Leucine

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